William Shatner rushed to hospital after medical emergency, 94
Star Trek icon transported by Los Angeles fire department ambulance after a blood-sugar issue; reps have not yet commented
William Shatner, the 94-year-old Star Trek icon, was rushed to a local hospital after a medical emergency at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, TMZ reported. The actor experienced a blood-sugar issue and called for help as a precaution. An ambulance from the Los Angeles Fire Department transported the Emmy-winning star to a nearby hospital. Shatner's representatives did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment.
TMZ described him as 'good' and resting comfortably in updates on his condition, and there was no immediate clarity on the outcome of the episode. Shatner is best known for decades of portraying Captain James T. Kirk, a role that defined a large portion of his acting career and remains a touchstone for science fiction fans.
Shatner has faced serious health challenges before. In 2024 he revealed that he is a cancer survivor who beat stage 4 melanoma despite what he described as a grim prognosis. He has also discussed a prior prostate cancer diagnosis in 2016, which later was determined to be a false alarm. In Healio's March 2024 interview, he recalled a medical professional apologizing with the line, 'Better pack your things,' and noted that the person who said 'sorry' sounded as if he believed the patient might not survive.
Despite health scares, Shatner has remained active in film and on the convention circuit. He appeared as Kirk in the 2024 short film '765874 – Unification' and has continued to participate in public appearances, including Dragon Con last month. He is also slated to attend a 'Space 2 Sea' convention in the Galapagos Islands in November.
Personal life: He has been married four times and is a father to three daughters—Leslie, Lisabeth, and Melanie. He settled his latest divorce from Elizabeth Shatner in 2020, though the couple reconciled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The situation prompted a wave of support from fans and fellow performers, with many hoping for a swift and full recovery for Shatner, who has remained a prominent figure in science fiction and pop culture for decades. There was no immediate confirmation from hospital officials on his condition, and reports noted that his representative had not yet issued a statement. As the situation develops, outlets said they would update audiences with any new information from credible sources.
